Soriano's decision 'going down to wire'
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comRafael Soriano's agent said Saturday that the pitcher is giving serious consideration to accepting arbitration and returning to Atlanta for a one-year deal.
Story | Conversation | December 05, 2009Deal to pay Wagner $7M in 2010
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe Atlanta Braves have reached agreement on a one-year contract with veteran reliever Billy Wagner.
Story | Conversation | December 02, 2009Young arms feel the 'grind' at this point
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comFrom pitch counts to innings limits, Starting 9 assesses how several young pitchers are positioned for the stretch drive.
Story | Conversation | September 10, 2009Starters who can't win for losing
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comJavier Vazquez and Doug Davis are among the starters with .500 or losing records who've been better than the W's and L's would suggest.
Story | Conversation | July 08, 2009Bullpen makeover a relief to Braves
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comA revamped bullpen with Rafael Soriano and Mike Gonzalez is giving the Braves confidence they can finish what they've started.
Story | Conversation | April 06, 2007Braves trade LaRoche to Bucs for Gonzalez
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe Pirates, filling their need for a left-handed power bat, acquired first baseman Adam LaRoche from the Braves for lefty reliever Mike Gonzalez, two sources confirmed to ESPN.com.
Story | Conversation | January 17, 2007Mentally speaking, Soriano's true test still awaits
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comAfter getting hit in the head, Mariners pitcher Rafael Soriano might need time to mentally recover, writes Jerry Crasnick.
Story | Conversation | September 02, 2006Urbina, Mesa drawing plenty of attention
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderThe scarcity of starters might prompt several clubs to throw up their hands and go bullpen-shopping instead.
Story | Conversation | July 19, 2004
Rockies quietly going about their business
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe Rockies have won 10 straight, but they're not saying a whole lot. They're just enjoying the ride, for as long as it lasts.
Story | Conversation | September 27, 2007Several recent trades had an impact in October
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comFrom Jeff Weaver to Orlando Cabrera, several World Series-bound teams have made upgrades in July that paid significant dividends in August, September and October.
Story | Conversation | July 25, 2007The game's best leading men
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe game's best leadoff guys jump-start the offense, drive pitchers crazy and don't spend much time in the dugout.
Story | Conversation | April 24, 2007Orioles mired in a full-blown identity crisis
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comTo see just how far the Orioles have fallen, you need only buy a ticket to a weekday game at Camden Yards in September, writes Jerry Crasnick.
Story | Conversation | September 14, 2006GMs value Soriano over Abreu
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderSoriano or Abreu? Will Maddux be traded? GMs weigh in on those deadline questions and more.
Story | Conversation | July 19, 2006
Trio putting up numbers away from Boston
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comEdgar, Hanley and Nomar are tearing it up. It's a wonderful year to be a former Boston Red Sox shortstop, writes Jerry Crasnick.
Story | Conversation | May 17, 2006
The best and the worst of times
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comJerry Crasnick runs down the best-case and worst-case scenarios for each of the 30 teams heading into the 2006 season.
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